Four West Virginia fraternities suspended following review of Greek life on campus

by JARROD CLAY

Four West Virginia University fraternities have been suspended following a review of Greek life on campus, according to a news release from the school. (WCHS/WVAH file photo)

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WCHS/WVAH) —

Four West Virginia University fraternities have been suspended following a review of Greek life on campus, according to a news release from the school.

The school announced that the Phi Sigma Kappa and Sigma Alpha Mu fraternities will be suspended through the fall 2020 semester. The release said Pi Kappa Alpha and Gamma Delta are suspended indefinitely.

The release said the review was launched earlier this year as part of the school's ongoing effort to address culture change.

The review was conducted by a committee made of of students, alumni, staff, faculty, and national headquarter partners. As part of the review, committee members reviewed each chapters recent academic, disciplinary, and community engagement history.

The committee also presented recommendations for a strategic plan to better align each organization with the university’s mission. You can see those recommendations online here.